For the 19th year running, we bring you Halloweek—a weeklong celebration packed with events and parties that finally give Halloween the respect it deserves. And let’s be real: it is the best holiday in the Universe. Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore—it’s for the...
Raise a glass to the end of summer with King Of Pops - Richmond Ice-pops and Prosecco on our Byrd House rooftop. Fruity pops will be paired with a glass of prosecco; enjoy them together or by dropping a pop directly in your glass! $10.00 ticket fee gets you 1 pop and 1 glass of prosecco. PAIRED is a recurring monthly series at Graduate Richmond....
Science on Tap is back for round two! Join us for a night of science, sounds and spirits as we reveal how grunge’s most iconic bands and sounds open the door to some seriously fun science. We’re planning a Black Hole Sun astronomy show, Pearl Jam oyster science, a Smells Like Teen Spirit sniffer challenge, a Soundgarden music lab, Smashing...
JOIN US FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL MUSIC AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 8 ON BROWN'S ISLAND. All of this year’s Stone’s Throw Down in RVA proceeds will benefit four local organizations: James River Association Neighborhood Resource Center of Greater Fulton Virginia Capital Trail Foundation Venture Richmond Tickets are $20 between September 1...
In addition to state and county records, the Library of Virginia holds nongovernment papers such as Bible records, family papers, letters, organization records, and business records. Library staff members Trenton Hizer (senior manuscripts acquisition and digital archivist) and Ginny Dunn (archives and library reference services manager) introduce...
This workshop provides an overview of records created during the Reconstruction era through World War I and explores how they relate to African American genealogy. Library of Virginia reference archivist Cara Griggs covers topics such as the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands; population schedules from the federal census;...
Many Americans remember food rationing, shortages, and victory gardens during World War II, but few realize the powerful role food played during the war. Virginia Commonwealth University professor Emilie Raymond will discuss new research and her experiences teaching food policy. Raymond specializes in 20th-century American politics and culture,...
Join us for the first Carole Weinstein Author Series event, the Richmond launch of the eagerly awaited new book from Beth Macy, award-winning author of Factory Man and Truevine. Dopesick is an unforgettable portrait of the families and first responders on the front lines of the devastating opioid crisis in America. Macy will discuss her book and...
Join us for a heart-warming 5K run/advocacy walk thru Bryan Park and family festival showcasing and celebrating the many abilities and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome in the Greater Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Central Shenandoah Valley & Central Virginia community! Help us celebrate our organization’s 35th...
Tonight make your way down to Capital Ale House's downtown location to check out Nashville cosmic country rock and roll group Blank Range, along with Richmond singer/songwriter Saw Black. Blank Range's debut album, Marooned With The Treasure, is out now and Water Tower, Black's newest record, also dropped a few months back so hopefully tonight we...
